Kevin Mc Namara is a painterly realist with leanings towards impressionism and modernism. Painting mostly from life, Kevin's work includes a wide range of subjects. Typical of his method of working, the paint in his work is applied fat over lean, whereby he increases the amount of oil or medium as the painting progresses in order to produce a surface that is rich in textural terms. Working outdoors and reacting directly and spontaneously to his subject, Kevin aims to achieve an atmosphere and mood in his paintings although he can become preoccupied with creating a more emotional response in his work.

Kevin spent the early years of his career working as a professional background painter in movie and animation films. After working in Ireland and England both with Don Bluth Studios in Dublin and Peerless Camera Company in London, Kevin was recruited to work at Walt Disney Animation Studios in America where he went to live and work in their studios in Florida. Kevin has worked on Princess Bride, Thumbelina, A Troll in Central Park, All Dogs go to Heaven, The Pebble and The Penguin, and a couple of TV series. Visit imdb.com to view his credits through the media film site. He has since left the film industry and works full time as a professional artist from his home and private studio in County Clare, Ireland. His work brings him to America and other European countries as well.

Kevin was raised in Dublin, Ireland (born in Manchester, England) of Irish parents. Kevin studied at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin where he graduated with a degree in Fine Art Painting and History of Art. Kevin's work is exhibited in Europe and America. He had a One Man Museum Exhibition at the Museum Of Arts and Sciences (www.maos.org) in the states and multiple exhibitions both in a group or one-man shows at prestigious galleries including RHA, Dublin